Chicago Bulls vs. Miami Heat: 3 takeaways from a pathetic performance

Jan 27, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Rajon Rondo (left) and forward Jimmy Butler (center) and head coach Fred Hoiberg (right) talk during the second half against the Miami Heat at the United Center. Miami won 100-88. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 27, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Rajon Rondo (left) and forward Jimmy Butler (center) and head coach Fred Hoiberg (right) talk during the second half against the Miami Heat at the United Center. Miami won 100-88. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
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Fred Hoiberg, head coach, Chicago Bulls
Jan 24, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Chicago Bulls head coach Fred Hoiberg looks on against the Orlando Magic during the first quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Fan Base Woes

The Bulls were escorted off the court with boos from the crowd. Not light boos, loud boos.

The crowd might as well have been equipped with tomatoes. The “effort” Butler and Wade have been talking about was again lackadaisical.

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Fans are angry, which is completely understandable. I would be pretty upset too if I paid money to attend a game, finding out the two best players were benched because of “disciplinary” reasons.

The Chicago Bulls have hit an all-time low before the All-Star break. All things considered, it is rather surprising they have lasted this long without any roster changes.

However, once again, should we be surprised?

This loss definitely proves there are things bigger than basketball occurring beyond where the public eye can see. There are some serious internal problems that must be addressed between the members of this team if they wish to push forward.

If things continue to go the way they do, expect scenarios similar to this at almost every home game:

The Bulls are back at it again on Sunday against the Philadelphia 76ers, who have been playing well as of late. Let’s hope for a sense of togetherness coming soon, starting with game 49 on Sunday.